Newcastle, California
Newcastle is a community of 1,585 people in Placer County, California.
Why visit Newcastle
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Auburn Fire House No. 2 and Griffith Quarry.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Newcastle
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newcastle
Newcastle is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Newcastle is located 8 miles (12.9 km) northeast of Rocklin and 31 miles northeast of Sacramento. Newcastle generally has moderate winters and warm summers.
From the Wikipedia article Newcastle, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Auburn Fire House No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Fire station in Auburn, California
Griffith Quarry
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places
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Bernhard Museum Complex
Museum · 3.5 mi
History museum in Auburn, California
Gold Country Museum
Museum · 3.5 mi
History museum in Auburn, California
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
History
Newcastle was founded in the 19th century. According to Transcontinental Railroad Landmarks the "Regular freight and passenger trains began operating over the first 31 miles of Central Pacific's line to Newcastle June 10, 1864, when political opposition and lack of money stopped further construction during that mild winter. Construction was resumed in April, 1865." The region is also in the vicinity of what was the cradle of "gold country", where in the mid-19th century a flurry of miners and gold prospectors searched for their fortune. During this time, however, the town of Newcastle was known more for its orchards rather than abundant gold mines.
From the History section of Newcastle, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Map of Newcastle
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 7.0 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 40°F | 6.5 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 6.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 77°F | 52°F | 1.6 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 58°F | 0.4 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 60°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 6.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Auburn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Placer County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-09: Mosquito Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-01: Caldor Fire (Fire)
- 2021-08-24: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Auburn 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- North Auburn 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Granite Bay 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Rocklin 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Auburn Lake Trails 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Lincoln 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Meadow Vista 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Roseville 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Orangevale 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Folsom 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Newcastle (California) Portuguese Hall, facade, T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Transcontinental Railroad - Newcastle (California Historical Landmark), T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newcastle (California), freight trains at Main Street crossing, T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Delivery of first Airo trainset seen in Newcastle (1), July 2025, George Luchs, CC0
- Delivery of first Airo trainset seen in Newcastle (2), July 2025, George Luchs, CC0
- 2009-0724-CA-OldFirehouseAuburn, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- GriffithQuarry, The original uploader was J.smith at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 2.5
- Irene Burns House 2014.09.11 B, YankeeSpirit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vineyard in Placer County from California Zephyr - 2021-11-15 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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